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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-25
CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT.

The cause Of the explosion is somewhat
involved in mystery. George Williams,
the engineer on duty ut the time, stated
that not more than five minutes before the
explosion occurred he had looked at the
gauges and found two gauges Of water and
steam pressure Of 81 pounds. The only
man who could have given any informa-
ton on this point was the fireman, who
was killed. The boilers were made OF
steel, were only put in two years ago last
July. and were Of the finest material, hay-
ing made test of 500 pounds TO the
inch, tensile strength They were regard
ed as the finest boilers made. None Of the
workmen about the mill could tell Just
how the explosion occurred, or give any
cause for it.
Mr.. John Chalfant was at the mill early
in the morning. He stated that he could
assign no reason whatever for the explo-
sion. .aThe boilers were lately tested, F"
said he, 'and were regarded by the firm
as perfectly safe. OF course we shall do
our utmost to find out what has caused
the explosion, but just now we can not
tell. am sure the boilers were in good
condition. The way thry exploded shows
that" Mr.. Chalfant stated that the los
to the mill would not be more than Sl0.-
600, upon which there was full insurance.
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News frOmOver the County
STANLEY.

Raining hard to-day.
....Farmers are busy ploughing.
Jacob Lumbardy is on the sick list.
Church down East Sunday evening.
....Chas. March is building new kitchen.
Boys get ready to take your girls to the
show the 18th.
-. VIM. Mollett is talking of going West;
wish him happy trip.
Mr.. Brinkman and wifewere the guests
of Mr.. Boyers Sunday.
John Leonhart and Philip MoIlett have
erected barns this spring.
Mrs. j. B. Wilson is visiting her broth
er, I. l.. Karr, near Defiance.
John Howe had loging bee Saturday.
The evening was spent in dancing.
The little daughter of James Wilson is
sick, but is better at present writing.
... VIM. Reed and j. S. Endsley were the
guests of ]. B. Wilson Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Lulu Pope began our summer
school Monday. This is the third term for
Miss Lulu. She is well liked by all.
go. The birthday surprise party April 9th,
was stirring time for good many of the
people of this neighborhood. They all were
enroute for the residence of F. G. Lumbardy
with well filed baskets. 1t is pleasant to
meet on such occasions and talk with friends
and have jolly good time, and table filed
high with good things. In fact we ate as we
often had before, then gave room for the
hungry souls that thronged around the table
until all were filed to satisfaction. After
supper the evening was spent in dancing.
Some fine presents were given. d. Z. L.
May 2, 1887.
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school shoes at Shoemaker Bros.
MCCLURE.
April 30, 1873

....Summer weather.
.::. The measles are here, look out or you
will get them.
Substantial improvements are being
made in the sidewalk line.
Mrs. Geo. Philpott is quite sick at her
home one mile north of town.
-. The G.. A. R. Post are making prepara-
tions to observe Decoration Day.
~. His honor the Mayor is right at home
dealing out justice in police court.
IS. The city lookup has been christened
and is now called the Heller House.
~. The prospects for oil or gass looks
good, that is if we wait long enough.
Quite q number OF the Odd Fellows
celebrated the 26th Of April, at Toledo, Ohio.
Our old townsman, David Hanna, was
on our streets to day for the first time ms
eral months.
....School commenced to-day for three
months term. Prof. F. j. Hickerson and
wife, teachers.
MI. The boom has struck Mcclure. Sew
eral new dwelling houses are being built and
more to follow.
". y. N. Sundaved at Mcclure, Nav 1st.
The pressure was too heavy, he could not
raise the veil.
~. If the Coldwater r. r. is completed
this summer, it is rumored that they will
build their round house and machine shops
at Mcclure, Ohio.
....Our postmaster took few days on
visiting friends at Ewanton, Ohio, from April
2lst to 18th inclusive. j. w. Hanna handed
out the mail during his absence.
-. The band are doing very fine work now
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05
Boys fine shoes at shoemaker Bros.
Picked Personals.

Mr.. Blaine's malady is said to be
Bright's disease.
Cook, the famed navigator, was day
laborer in early life.
Anthony TrolIope's eldest son has
published his first novel "My Own Love
Story"
Alma Tadema, the artist, has stair
case of solid brass in his new residence
in London.
The friends of William Walter Phelps
are working up Vice Presidential
boom for him.
Bismarck received on his birthday,
recently, barrel of beer from nearly
every brewer in Germany.
Ex-Secretary and Mrs Manning will
be presented to Queen Victoria at the
next drawing room, May Is.
Emma Abbott wears a pink and
white nineteenth century ball dress
when she sings "Lucrezia Borgia."
Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia,
is expected in San Francisco this week
on his journey around the world.
The biography of the late Mr.. Dar-
VIII w LIS sui 10 W VIC III b1iCC latSC
volumes, and will be published in few
weeks.
President Arthur's salmond fishing
outfit was worth over $4,000. Bangor,
Me-, has an opulent angler whose rig
cost $40, 900.
Holman Hunt is about to republish
in q volume his articles on the Pre-
Raphaelite movement. The book will
be illustrated.
George Francis Train has taken to
prophesying, and starts in by booming
President Cleveland, who, he says,
twill die in ninety days. and "Blaine
will soon follow him.
Paul Feval, of Paris, wrote 182 love
stories which were published in novel
form, and yet when he died there were
only two carriages and less than score
of people at his funeral.
Among the Pope's Easter gifts was
an egg carved from block of the finest
ivory, lined with quilted satin, and in
closing a ruby and several diamonds.
The gems are worth $4,000.
There are twenty persons whose gifts
to colleges in this country aggregate
over $23 100000. Three of these
Stephen Girard, John Hopkins, Asa
Packer-gave over $14 100000. -
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Not Only in Norwalk.

Quite number of Norwalk specula-
tors are putting their thumbs into the
Findlay and Lima real estate pudding
with the utmost confidence of pulling
out several very golden plums in few
days. Some are borrowing money fol
investment, not having enough Of Their
own for their purpose, and all run a
fair chance of being badly bitten. Land
prices there are already inflated toridic-
ulous figures, and when the drop
comes, as come it must, it will be very
sudden and very fat. The boom is on
the basis that Findlay and Lima can
keep q monopoly on gas and oil, but
wells as good as theirs, or better, are
liable to be opened here or at any other
part of the State. We advise our towns
people to be content with the sure and
steady returns from capital wisely in
vested in our snug little city of Nor
walk. Experiment.
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Notice to Contractors.

CEALED proposals will bereceiyed at the office OF
~ the Clerk of the board of education Of Damas-
Gus township, Henry county, Ohio, until t2 o'clock
noon, on the Path day Of May, 1857, for buildinga
school house the lotstuated in sub district No.
5, Damascus township, Henry county Ohio, accord-
Each bid must contain the name OF every person
interested In the same and be accompanied by
sufficient guaranty Of some disintereated person,
that IL the bid is accepted contract will be enter,
The bid for each kind Of material called for by the
specifications must be stated separately, andthe
price of each given, and the price Of labor must also
be separately stated.
None but the lowest responsible bid will beac-
cepted, and the Board may reject all bids.
BY order Of the Board OF Education.
J.F. HICKERSON, Clerk. 4
Mcclure, o.. April 26, 1887.
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Notice to Contractors.

GEALED' proposals will be received at the Office OF
- the Clerk of the board of education of Monroe
township enry county, Ohio, until u O'Clock noon,
on the Both day Of May, 1887, for building school
house In sHb-dstrict No. s, Monroe township, Hen
ry county Ohio, according to plans and specifica-
tions on file in said Office.
Each bid must contain the name OF every person
interested in the same and be accompanied by suf-
cient guaranty Of some disnerested person. that II
the bid is accepted, contract win be entered into
and the performance OF It properly signed.
The bid for each kind OF material called for bv
the specifications must be stated separately and the
price Of each given, and the price OF labor must ali
be separately stated.
| Meme but the lowest responsible bid will be &C.
| cepted, and the board may reject all bids.
| By order of the Board Of Education.
| Malinta, April 3O 1897
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05
Bargains in Clothing.

The public should not fail to visit the new
clothing store of Geo. Hahn, two doors south
of Bitter Block, and examine his large stock.
He has fine assortment of ready-made gar
ments, and his piece goods are of the latest
style and patterns. Mr.. Hahn is determined
to give the people of Henry county good
clothing at cheap prices. He is the old relia-
BILE clothier of this county and his work is as
good as wheat. What he sells you he will
recommend, and if he does not give you q
good fit you need not take the goods. He
has an entirely new stock from which to Sc.
lect, remember. 3t
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Announcements.


The Chicago Evangelization Society, of
which Mr.. d. L. Moody is President, will
hold an Institute for Christian students and
workers, men and women, in Chicago, COM
mencing early in May.
There will be, 1st. Lectures to young con-
verts on practical subjects. End. A four
weeks carefully arranged plan of teaching
and study.
This part of the Institute will be under the
leadership of Prof. W. G. Moorehead, D. D.,
of Xenia, Ohio, who has so ably and success
fully conducted two similar Institutes. He
will be assisted by Rev. DR.. E. p. Goodwin,
Rev. s. j. MCPHERSON, d. D., Prof. Hugh
Med. Scott, d. D.; President Ridgway, Mai.
| d. w whittIe, and other abIc teachers and
ministers.
The course of instruction will comprehend
1st Christian Doctrine. End. Biblical Exc
gesis. 3rd. Elementary Church History.
4th. Practical Christian Work.
Like all the work of the Chicago Evangeli-
cation Society, this effort to instruct Chris
tian workers in undenominational.
Application for admission to the Institute
may be addressed (please note the address
carefully to F. G. Ensign, Bible Work In
stitute, 150 Madison St., Chicago, Ill.
The following information relating to pat
ents granted by the United States patent of
flee, for the week ending April 26, 1887, as
compiled from the official records by the
Howard Bros, solicitors of patents, cor. 7th
and SITS. n. W., Washington, D. c..
Issued to residents of Ohio:
I. Fl. Asire, Forest, roof.
J. M. Babka, Canton, leg-rest for chair.
| A. I. Ballantine, Cleveland. dope-cup.
l.. w. Ballard, Alliance, dental engine
| brush.
B.A. Baxter, Mansfield, stove.
F.P. Pickel, Hill Grove, washing machine.
| j. @. Collins, Chillicothe, filling apparatus.
| G. M. Cotterman, Pyrmont, gravel-bed foI
wagons.
A. Corn, Piqua, adjustable and separable
| furniture.
| 0. Ewert, Cleveland, vapor burner.
@. M. Giddings, Massillon, recording dyna.
mo meter.
| L. Gwinner, Hamelton, caster
| j. G. Croszean, Fredericksburg, funeral
advertising device or annunciator.
| w. j. Howkins, Kent, lifting jack.
j. i. Hoyer, Cleveland, railway switch.
| Us. Judson, Springfield and j. Cameron,
| Cgn,hiana. harrow.
| !. " Kline, Cleveland trousers.
y. Krutzsach, Dayton, meal-cake molding
box.
| L. Meeker, Huron, lifting-jack.
| L. Miller, Akron, grain binding harvester.
j. Massman, Westerville, pitman.
G. A. Narcross, Lorain, fog-signal.
| j. G. Smith, Cleveland, fire. place.
| j. s. Stevens, Cleveland, machine foI
washing dishes.
/ S. Stigler, Claysville, fruit-drier.
| p. Yoe, Dayton, cash-register.
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Wooden Cisterns.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I desire to inform the public
that on account of my age and i'll health,
1 have abandoned the cistern making alto
gether. have sold my interest and tools to
Mr.. James Emery, who will hereafter make
the cistern business a speciality. Mr.. Emery
is well known for his promptness and faith
fulness in any business that he deems proper
to undertake. Residence on Washington
street, between DR.. Condit's and VIM. Stock
mans residence. 2t J. W. HUDSON.
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ohio's Waterways.
Lancaster Gazettc.l

A boom in water transportation is be-
ginning to manifest itself in conse-
quence of the present and prospective
operation of the Interstate Commerce
law. The suggestion made to the State
of Ohio by this condition of things is
that she proceed at once to place heI
Public works in the highest possible
state of efficiency. An expenditure Of
millions for this purpose would be bet.
ter for the States prosperity than to al
low the canals to 60 into decay, disusc
or the possession IF grabbers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05
Notice to Contractors.

SEALED proposals will be received by the under
- signed, Clerk of FlatrUck township, up to
O'Clock p. m. of Saturday, May 2Sth 1887, for the
buididg of two brick school houses, in said town
ship. Bids for each building 10 be seperate in
sealed envelopes. The board reserve the right to
reject any or all bids
Plans andspecihcations on flc ut the Office of the
Undersigned.
By order Of the Board Of Education OF Flatrock
township. j. w. LONG, Clerk,
Florida, o., April 26, 1857. I'd
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An Oil Well That Spurts Forth 1000
Barrels Per Day.

NORTH BALTIMoRE, o., May 1.-[Spe-
cial. Your correspondent viewed the
latest wonder in this oil field today, on
the Slaughterback farm, situated in o
desolate country in the midst of great
woods. a solid stream from 2-inch
pipe pours forth into great tank, COM
mencing at the rate of 1000 barrels
daily. 1t is still putting forth from L.
500 to 1000 barrels daily. The tank is
overfiowing and great streams are run
ming away, causing great loss to the
owners.
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Dissolution Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the partnership
IN heretofore existing under the firm name Of
Groschner Reddersen, has this day been dis .
solved by mutual conset, MIR. VIM. Reddersen re-
firing. All accounts of the old firm will be settled
BY the old partners ut their place Of business in
Napoleon. These accounts must be settled i'm
mediately, as Mr.. Reddersen leaves for the West
soon. II not settled they will be placed In the hands
of collector for collection
II. C, GRosCHNER,
VIM. REDDERSEN.
Napoleon, o., April %, 1897
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Business Booming.

No matter if people will per-
sist in saying it is a dull season,
it's patent to all that we are do
ing a rushing business. 1t is
very plain that our efforts to
please the people in goods and
prices are appreciated, as the
numerous visits to our large
store will testify.
The general public read our
advertisements, think over them,
and can see that they are not
only safe in buying of the Gilt
tie Dutchman," but that they
are getting the best, newest and
purest goods in the market at
prices that surprise all.
1t has always been the aim
of J. G. Saur to save money for
his customers. This you should
not forget, and also remember
that when he does you up a pre-
scription he uses nothing but
strictly pure goods. His drugs
and chemicals are pure and
fresh, and he sells them cheap
er than any other house in this
section of Ohio, at retail or
wholesale. Ii you want good
results from medicine, it will
surely follow by getting your
medicines of the Little Dutch
man, atswliose store you viii
find every known. remedy for
every known disease. He will
not sell any articles but what
he knows to be pure and fresh,
And, as this is the season Of the
year when you are probably
thinking Of repapering and re.
painting your house, we ask
your careful attention to Saur's
stock of Wall and Window Pa
pers. He is still and always has
been the ssWa1l Paper King 4
and this season especially he
has outdone himselfin selecting
styles and patterns that will
please all. Prices on these
goods are so low that the poor.
est man of a family can afford
to make his home comfortable
and attractive. There is moth.
ing that adds more to a home
than a neat pattern Of paper or
the. walls.
Bear in mind that Saur car.
ries the largest stock Of Wal
Paper in this section of country
He buys direct from the manu-
facturers in large quantities.
and always gives his customers
the benefit of this, as it enables
him to sell at cheaper prices
than smaller dealers can sell at
1t is indeed astonishing that
such small outlay will buy
such beautiful paper and add
so much to your homes. But
come in and try it.
Also, Saur's is headquarters
for Paints and Oils. His Dia-
mond White Lead is known the
world over to be the best, and
his stock consists of all varieties
and colors, ready mixed or not,
just to suit yourselves. This il
the time Of the year to do paint
ing and those contemplating
fixing up q little this spring
should come in and see Saur
and his immense stock Of Paints
and Oils. He has also a full
stock OF Brushes, Of all sizes and
for all uses.
The "Little Dutchman' s.
Book department il i marvel,
and needs only to be examined
to stamp wonder upon the conn-
tenances Of all---for he sells
them SO cheap. almost giving
away somessof them.
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I,etferLisf.

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, Post-Ofice, for the week end
ing May 8, 1887.
]. P. Scott & Co. and Robert Casty.
PosrAL-cAnDs-F. E. Smith and W. j.
johnson.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
s. @. HAAa, P. NJ.
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under the leadership of Mr.. Tod Wilcox. Hope
the boys will come out on the streets and play
some Of these fine moonlight evenings.
....Some enterprising miller can secure a
good location for good grist mill now, and
in view of cheap fuel in the shape Of natural
gas, which is shure to be found here, a mill
site is worth looking after here. Who will be
the lucky man2 Come and look over the situa-
ton and Judge for yourself. z
Mcclure, May 2.
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Plow shoes at Shoemaker Bros.
DESHLER.
From the Flag.l

From the Flag.l
-. Eight new locomotives have been put
on the d. q M.
-. Squire Mitchell is assiduous in his eff
forts to organize another gas and oil COM
pany. Hope he will succeed.
Last Friday the management of the
Ross House passed into the hands of Mr.. j.
j. Cothran, of Napoleon, an experienced and
well known hotel man. Miss Overly having
disposed of her interest for $500.
THE right of way for the extension of
the McComb d Deshler R'y from McComb
to Findlay has been secured and the work of
grading will go on at once. A force of men
are now engaged in getting the track in first
class order between this point and McComb.
THE hook and ladder company with
their new outfit we're pressed into service on
Wednesday noon, occasioned by the burning
of the watch house on top of the B. & O. coal
schutes. They did effective work in saving
the schutes from being destroyed.
..On Monday evening while the hook and
ladder company were out with their truck in
order to effect meeting at the Mayors Of
tice, in running down Main street Foreman
Coates fell and sustained broken finger and
other injuries which stiffen him up consid-
erably.
-. "A new gas and oil company is being
talked of.
Warden & Donoway are erecting new
business block.
-. The pipe in the gas we'll has busted
filling the hole with fresh water. The casing
is now being taken out.
I'M. @. Coates sustained broken finger
and several other bruises while training with
the hook and ladder company.
Our hook and ladder boys by quick and
expert work saved the B. u o. coal chute,
with the exception of the lookout.
-. Our jolly quartette, Franz Rudow,
Nose Coates, Neal Donovan and Joe Rowan
are angling the fnny tribe at st. Mary's.
49,. .Deshler's fire department is now COM
plete, with new Ahrens engine, new hose
cart and hose, and new hook and ladder
truck.
May 2, 1887. BLACK JACK.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

Now is the best time to leave your order
for spring suit. Try Henry Meyer. he will
save you money and give you good fit. 81
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

Sheffield q Arnold, of Grand Rapids, Ohio,
have got first class building stone for sale or
to trade for -four or groceries. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

Billy Sheffield, Wood county's famous tra-
der, hasan ad. in this paper. He will trade
for any thing you have got to sell. Horses.
cattle, wagons, wood, lumber, stone or good
paper If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05
Statement Of the Condition
OF THE
Ohio Farmers
INSURANCE co.
ION THE
31st Day Of December, 1886.

Every year since the organization Of the conn
pany IN 1884, its income has exceeded it's expendi-
use OF steam threshers, and gasoline stoves With
out extra charge and pays for live stock killed by
ngntning on the farm. 1t endeavors to do exact
the lowest rates which viii guarantee To It's policy
holders absolute protection. also nave fnfl line
OF other good companies, the Home Of New York
Included. "; lean save you money By calling 1t my
Hapoieon, Onio. y. II. LONG, Agent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

Parasolls and Fans, the latest novelties of
the season, splendid assortment at d. & j.
Wilson'S.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

Don't you know that Honeck, the Tailor,
carries the finest stock of Gents Furnishing
Goods in the city? Well he does. st
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

H. @. Groschner is headquarters for Guilt
vators, Double Shovel Plows and all kinds of
Corn Planters. At
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NAPOLEON. O., March 30, 1887.

NAPOLEON, O., March 30, 1887.
am going to leave the country soon. All
persons knowing themselves indebted to me,
or those having accounts against me, are ex-
pected to come at my Office at once and set
tie. If Dr.. E. B. HARRISON.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

For pure drugs and the latest patterns of wall
paper call on +. H. Voigt, Holgate, o. He
keep complete stock and his prices are low.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

You can do so by calling on John Miller if
you want buggy, spring wagon or farm
wagon, as he has good stock on hand of his
make. All work warranted. Give him call
and get his prices before buying elsewhere.
mar24-3rn
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For Sale, Cheap.

House and lot near the center of town,
Large lot with an abundance of fruit. This
property will be offered at bargain.
If G. E. REYNOLDS, Land Agent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

Bring us your hides and pelts; we pay cts.
per pound for hides. Don't sell until you
see US. tt PoHLMANN Bros.
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Probate Noticel

NOTICE is hereby given, that Joseph Holmes. as
~ guardian Of the minor heirs Or iohn Harmon n
dcceaaed, has fled first account Of his guardian.
ship which will he for hearing and eettlemnt May
D. SIEEKIsoN, PronateJ udee
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-05-05

Ladies fine silk gloves only 25 cents pair
at Rohrs & Suhr's. 2t